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The CFPB is quietly adding protection for credit bureaus instead of protecting you. Here's what you need to know.

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If you’re seeing the words “in default” on your credit reports, you might be freaking out. It’s understandable. Missing payments can start out as a simple issue and quickly become a major financial ...